July 26, 2006

GOVERNOR ROMNEY APPROVES EXEMPTION FOR TARGET PISTOLS

Governor Mitt Romney today signed legislation approving an exemption for the makers of customized target pistols, who due to a provision within state law have found it increasingly difficult to do business in Massachusetts. The law requires gun makers to test at least five examples of all new products “until destruction” in order to prevent accidental discharges. Since specialty target pistols typically sell in small numbers and at higher costs than regular guns, manufacturers have found it uneconomical to sell them in Massachusetts.

“By making this common-sense change to the law we will enable target pistol manufacturers to do business in our state and allow enthusiasts to practice the sport they love,” said Romney.

“This long overdue correction in state laws now appropriately allows target shooting enthusiasts to develop competitive skills for national and international competitions. I am pleased with the Legislature and Governor’s approval,” said Representative Frank Hynes, the bill’s sponsor.

“These pistols are not so much weapons as they are sporting equipment,” said Marshfield resident Greg Derr, who was on the 1996 Olympic target shooting team. “The Legislature and the Governor are making a smart correction to a law that has put Massachusetts target enthusiasts at a competitive disadvantage.”

“Target shooters are an important part of our membership and I know they will be very pleased with this change,” said James Wallace, Executive Director of the Gun Owner’s Action League.


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